James Wilson Young Middle School vs River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wilson Young Middle School
Bayport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
River Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | James Wilson Young Middle School Bayport, New York | River Elementary School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 785 | #1732 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #832 of 15,369 | #32210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 24.5% |
| city | Bayport | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 39.6).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 40.4%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.2).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Wilson Young Middle School better than River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Young Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Wilson Young Middle School and River Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bayport and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wilson Young Middle School: 399. River Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wilson Young Middle School and River Elementary School rank in New York?
James Wilson Young Middle School is 89th of 785 and River Elementary School is 1732nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).